Expenditure refers to the act of spending money or using resources to pay for goods, services, or other expenses. It is the amount of money or the total cost of something that needs to be paid or used. Full definition
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An active drilling program often comprises the lion's share of capital expenditures for companies engaged in exploration and production. (valueline.com)